WRECK OF A BARQUE.
The barque Oceania, from South Australia to Wellington struck on the rocks at Terawhiti on Monday. The wind was blowing fresh from the nor’west, and shortly after passing Terawhiti at 7.30 a.m. the vessel struck. She hung for some lime, and then slipped off, when it was found that the rudder had gone. The pumps were sounded, and Bft of water was found in the hold. At the second sounding, 12ft was found. The captain ordered the boats to be cleared, and the crew were placed in them, the vessel disappearing a few minutes later. The captain saved nothing, but some of the crew succeeded in landing a few articles of wearing apparel. The Oceania was built, owned, and sailed by Captain Robert Firth, and was 350 tons register. She had a cargo of bark, wheat and salt, and was consigned to Messrs Levin and Co. She was valued at £4OOO, and is insured in a Sydney office for £IOOO. The crew had succeeded in rowing close to the shore when the Huia from Wanganui was seen to round the Cape and she brought them to Wellington. /
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1337, 7 May 1885, Page 1
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191WRECK OF A BARQUE. Temuka Leader, Issue 1337, 7 May 1885, Page 1
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